Dpco

This page covers related Indian legislation applicable to medical devices.

The New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules 2019 (ND&CT Rules) govern clinical investigation approvals from CDSCO. The Drugs (Prices Control) Order 2013 (DPCO) administered by NPPA regulates prices of certain medical devices, including coronary stents, knee implants, and other notified devices.

Official source: CDSCO — Acts & Rules

As of the latest NPPA notifications, regulated medical devices under DPCO include coronary stents, knee implants (artificial joints), cardiac implants, intraocular lenses, and other devices notified by the government. The list is periodically updated through NPPA office memoranda available on the NPPA website.